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Age of TriumphA Family Study ~ Weekly Lesson Plans

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Term 1 {Week 1}

Family Level A Level B Level C

Faith Prologue Reading Schedule, Week 1

The Life of Saint Patrick

St. Brendan the Navigator,

pp. 7-18

The Voyage of Saint Brendan, Intro, ch. 1-2

Bible Matthew 1-3(Introduction)

Bible Reader Schedule, Week 1

Copywork & Dictation

Memory Verse:Matthew 1:23

Manuscript Copywork,

Week 1

Cursive Copywork,

Week 1

Dictation Exercise,Week 1

HistoryStory of the

Middle Ages, ch. 1-4

The Sword in the Tree, ch. 1-3

Augustine Came to Kent, ch. 1-3

The Shining Company, ch. 1-5

Literature Robert FrostIntroduction

Arthur and the Sword

Norse Myths, Intro, Myths 1-3

King Arthur, Book 1, ch. 1-2

GeographyA Book of Discovery

ch. XI

Study Notes:

Book of Centuries Each time your children encounter important people, dates, and events in their reading, have those working in Levels B and C record them in their Book of Centuries.

Family Literature Read the introduction to Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost. Ask your children to add Robert Frost to their Book of Centuries.

Family Narration Ask each child, beginning with the youngest, to narrate the readings, each adding more to the narration. Write down important names, places, dates, and events and allow your children to refer to them when narrating.

Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Life of Saint Patrick after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.



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! Listen to Dr. Chrissi Hart read The Life of Saint Patrick on her Ancient Faith Radio podcast ! series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading daily. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read the Introduction, The First Gods and Giants, and The Creation of the World. Print out blank maps of the Atlantic Ocean, the British Isles, and North America. As you read, ask your child to label the countries and bodies of water that relate to the story of St. Brendan.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one chapter of The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another narration describing how the boy Arthur became king. As with Level B, print out the appropriate blank maps and ask your child to follow the route of St. Brendan.

! Optional Advanced Reading The Brendan Voyage by Tim Severin

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of the pilgrim travelers.

This Age of Grace: The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea

The first 19 chapters of The Story of the Middle Ages review the ancient history of Europe, topics covered in the previous history cycles, Age of Patriarchs and Age of Apostles. Spend these first few weeks covering the triumph of the early Church by reviewing the first four ecumenical councils and the people and events surrounding them. (Icon of St. Basil the Great)

! Listen Deacon Michael Hyatt offers an in-depth study of the councils in his podcast series The ! Ecumenical Councils on Ancient Faith Radio. (Recommended listening for children working in ! Level C.)

This week’s focus is the First Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in 325 AD. Ask your children to add this date and others that they come across in their reading to their Book of Centuries. Be sure to look up Nicaea on a map.

Spend the week exploring these links together:

The First Ecumenical Council Nicaea St. Basil the Great St. Athanasius the Great Arius Arianism Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council



http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_program_3


http://astore.amazon.com/agesofgrace-20/detail/0375755241


http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/series/the_ecumenical_councils

http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/series/the_ecumenical_councils

http://orthodoxwiki.org/First_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/First_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicea

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicea

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Basil_the_Great

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Basil_the_Great

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Athanasius_the_Great

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Athanasius_the_Great

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Arius

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Arius

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Arianism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Arianism

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsLife.asp?FSID=101563




Term 1 {Week 2}



St. Brendan the Navigator, pp. 19-31

The Voyage of Saint Brendan,

ch. 3-5

Bible Matthew 4-6 Bible ReaderSchedule, Week 2


Memory Verse: Matthew 6:33-34


Week 2

Cursive Copywork,

Week 2

Dictation Exercise, Week 2

HistoryStory of the





Literature Robert FrostPoems 1-3

The Kitchen Knight

Norse Myths, Myths 4-6


Geography Map Drill: Europe

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud The Pasture, Rose Pogonias, and The Tuft of Flowers.


Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.





Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading daily. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read Yggdrasil, the World Tree, Asgard and the Aesir Gods, and Odin, the All-father. Ask your child to continue labeling the countries and bodies of water that relate to the story of St. Brendan.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from The Prologue. Assign another written narration describing the first quest of the Round Table. Continue the assignment for mapping the route of St. Brendan.

! Optional Advanced Reading Bulfinch’s Medieval Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch

Geography Ask your children to fill out a blank map of Europe, labeling everything they know. When they’re finished, let them check their work using a labeled map and ask them to add two things they didn’t know.

This Age of Grace: The Second Ecumenical Council of Constantinople

As we continue reviewing the triumph of the early Church, this week’s focus is on the Second Ecumenical Council held in Constantinople in 381 AD. Ask your children to add this date and others that they come across in their reading to their Book of Centuries. Be sure to look up Constantinople on a map. (Icon of St. Gregory the Theologian)

This is a good time to make sure your children can recite (and sing) the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed from memory. Draw their attention to it during the Divine Liturgy and encourage them to confess it aloud.


The Second Ecumenical Council St. Gregory of Nyssa St. Gregory the Theologian Macedonianism Apollinarianism The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Second Ecumenical Council





http://orthodoxwiki.org/Second_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Second_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_of_Nyssa

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_of_Nyssa

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_the_Theologian

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_the_Theologian

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Macedonianism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Macedonianism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Apollinarianism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Apollinarianism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicene_Creed

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicene_Creed





Term 1 {Week 3}



Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland


ch. 6-8

Bible Matthew 7-9 Bible Reader Schedule, Week 3


Memory Work:Matthew 7:7-8


Week 3

Cursive Copywork,

Week 3


HistoryStory of the






Merlin and the Making of the King




ch. XII

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud An Encounter and Ghost House.


Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.





Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read Thor, the Thunder-god, Loki, the God of the Jotun Race, and Sif’s Golden Hair.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another narration describing the encounter between Sir Gawain and the Green Knight at the Christmas feast, asking your child to describe in detail the appearance of the Green Knight. Ask your child to continue mapping the route of St. Brendan.

! Optional Advanced Reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by JRR Tolkien

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of the Irish explorers.

This Age of Grace: The Third Ecumenical Council of Ephesus

As we continue reviewing the triumph of the early Church, this week’s focus is on the Third Ecumenical Council held in Ephesus in 431 AD. Ask your children to add this date and others that they come across in their reading to their Book of Centuries. Be sure to look up Ephesus on a map. (Icon of St. Cyril of Alexandria)


The Third Ecumenical Council Ephesus St. Cyril of Alexandria Theodosius II Nestorius Nestorianism Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Third Ecumenical Council





http://orthodoxwiki.org/Third_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Third_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Ephesus

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Ephesus

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Cyril_of_Alexandria

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Cyril_of_Alexandria

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Theodosius_II

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Theodosius_II

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nestorius

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nestorius

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nestorianism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nestorianism





Term 1 {Week 4}




ch. 9-11



Memory Verse:Matthew 11:28-30


Week 4

Cursive Copywork,

Week 4


HistoryStory of the






The Making of a Knight




Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud A Girl’s Garden and The Vantage Point.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading daily. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read Loki’s Monstrous Blood, Balder the God of Light, and Heimdall, the Watchman of Asgard.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one chapter from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another written narration describing the obstacles that Sir Tristram and Iseult faced in their story. Continue the assignment for mapping the route of St. Brendan.


This Age of Grace: The Fourth Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon

As we continue reviewing the triumph of the early Church, this week’s focus is on the Fourth Ecumenical Council held in Chalcedon in 451 AD. Ask your children to add this date and others that they come across in their reading to their Book of Centuries. Don’t forget to look up Chalcedon on a map. (Icon of St. Leo the Great)


The Fourth Ecumenical Council Chalcedon St. Leo the Great Monophysitism



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Fourth_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Fourth_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Chalcedon

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Chalcedon

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Leo_the_Great

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Leo_the_Great

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Monophysitism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Monophysitism



Term 1 {Week 5}



The Life of Saint Brigid


ch. 12-14



Memory Verse:Matthew 13:44


Week 5

Cursive Copywork,

Week 5


HistoryStory of the



Beorn the Proud, ch. 1-3

The Shining Company, ch. 21;

The Lantern Bearers, ch. 1-4


The Squire and the Scroll




ch. XIII

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud Hyla Brook and The Last Word of a Bluebird.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Life of Saint Brigid after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads The Life of Saint Brigid on Ancient Faith Radio podcast series ! Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read Njord, Frey and Freya, Bragi, God of Poetry, and Odin’s Eight-legged Steed.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. Assign another narration describing Lady Ragnell’s struggle and how Sir Gawain saved her. Ask your child to continue mapping the route of St. Brendan.

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Arculf and Cosmas.

A note on the “Dark” Ages: This week in The Story of the Middle Ages we come to the end of the Western Roman Empire and thus begin what is known in the West as the Dark Ages. Explain to your children that the Roman Empire did not actually end with the Fall of Rome. During the time known as the Dark and Middle Ages of the West, the East was experiencing a golden age. In fact, the Roman Empire did not fall and the Byzantine Empire did not end until the 15th century (1453 AD) when the Ottoman Empire laid siege to Constantinople and conquered it.

This Age of Grace: The Icon Not-Made-by-Hands

During this age of grace, in the year 545 AD, the towel that bears the icon of Christ’s face, the Icon Not-Made-by-Hands, was found by Bishop Evlavios. He had been instructed by the Theotokos about its location. After retrieving the icon, he saved the city of Edessa from their adversary, the Persian King Chroses I. (Icon Not-Made-by-Hands)


The finding of the Icon of Christ, Not-Made-by-Hands Icon-Not-Made-by-Hands (These Truths We Hold)



http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/readings_from_under_the_grapevine_-_program_107


http://orthodoxwiki.org/Image_Not-made-by-hands

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Image_Not-made-by-hands

http://www.dosoca.org/article.php?id=33

http://www.dosoca.org/article.php?id=33



Term 1 {Week 6}




ch. 15-17



Memory Work:Matthew 18:3-4


Week 6

Cursive Copywork,

Week 6


HistoryStory of the


Leif the Lucky, pp. 1-30

Beorn the Proud,ch. 4-6

The Lantern Bearers,ch. 5-9


Saint George and the Dragon




Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud The Road Not Taken and In Hardwood Groves.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read The Valkyries and Valhalla, Frigg and the Goddesses, and Freya’s Wonderful Necklace.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another written narration describing how Sir Percival became a knight of the Round Table. Continue the assignment for mapping the route of St. Brendan.

Level C Narration Ask your children to fill out a blank map of Europe, labeling everything they know. When they’re finished, let them check their work using a labeled map and ask them to add two things they didn’t know.

This Age of Grace: Emperor Justinian the Great

This week in The Story of the Middle Ages we are introduced to the holy and right-believing Emperor Justinian. Use this as an opportunity to introduce your children to his wife Empress Theodora and his pious service to the Orthodox Church, including the construction of Hagia Sophia and the inclusion of certain hymns associated with St. Justinian’s standardization of the Divine Liturgy. (Icon of St. Justinian the Great)


Emperor Justinian Commemoration of St. Justinian the Emperor Empress Theodora Hagia Sophia (Virtual Tour) Cherubic Hymn Only-begotten Son (The Hymn of the Incarnation)



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Justinian

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Justinian



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Theodora_%2528wife_of_Justinian%2529

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Theodora_%2528wife_of_Justinian%2529

http://www.360tr.com/34_istanbul/ayasofya/english/

http://www.360tr.com/34_istanbul/ayasofya/english/

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Cherubic_Hymn

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Cherubic_Hymn

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Only-begotten_Son

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Only-begotten_Son



Term 1 {Week 7}


Faith Prologue Reading Schedule, Week 7 Brigid’s Cloak


ch. 18-19



Memory Verse: Matthew 19:14


Week 7

Cursive Copywork,

Week 7


HistoryStory of the


Leif the Lucky, pp. 31-end

Beorn the Proud, ch. 7-9

The Lantern Bearers, ch. 10-14


Favorite Medieval Tales,

Finn Maccoul




ch. XIV

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud October, The Cow in Apple Time, and A Late Walk.


Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Brigid’s Cloak after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.





Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read Idunn’s Apples of Youth, Skade, the Ski-goddess, and Frey and Gerd, the Jotun Maiden.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another narration describing how the Holy Grail came to Camelot. Ask your child to continue mapping the route of St. Brendan.

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of the Vikings.

This Age of Grace: The Fi%h Ecumenical Council

Last week we learned about the holy and right-believing Emperor Justinian. It was he who convened the Fifth Ecumenical Council of Constantinople, another triumph of Orthodoxy. Ask your children to add the council to their Book of Centuries. Take this time to review the location of Constantinople on a map. (Icon of the Commemoration of the Holy 165 Fathers of the Fifth Ecumenical Council.)

Spend the week exploring this link together:

Fifth Ecumenical Council







Term 1 {Week 8}




ch. 20-21





Week 8

Cursive Copywork,

Week 8


HistoryStory of the


Viking Adventure,ch. 1-3

Beorn the Proud,ch. 10-12

The Lantern Bearers,ch. 15-19


Favorite Medieval Tales, Beowulf




Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud After Apple-Picking, Going for Water, and Out, Out--.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read The Theft of Thor’s Hammer, Thor and the Jotun Geirrod, and Thor and the Jotun Utgardsaoki.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. Assign another written narration describing the story of Sir Percivale. Continue the assignment for mapping the route of St. Brendan.


This Age of Grace: St. Patrick, Enlightener of Ireland

This week in The Story of the Middle Ages we are introduced to the holy and right-believing St. Patrick. Use this as an opportunity to introduce your children to St. Germanus, the bishop who ordained St. Patrick. Read together the Lorica or Breastplate of St. Patrick. (Icon of St. Patrick)


St. Patrick (Includes the text of the Lorica.) Commemoration of St. Patrick St. Germanus



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Patrick_of_Ireland

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Patrick_of_Ireland

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=100821


http://orthodoxwiki.org/Germanus_of_Auxerre

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Germanus_of_Auxerre



Term 1 {Week 9}



And Then Nicholas Sang


ch. 22-23



Memory Verse: Matthew 25:35-36


Week 9

Cursive Copywork,

Week 9


HistoryStory of the


Viking Adventure, ch. 4-6

The Little Duke,ch. 1-3

The Lantern Bearers, ch. 20-22;

Sword Song, ch. 1-2


Favorite Medieval Tales, Island of the

Lost Children




ch. XV

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud Now Close the Window, Wind and Window Flower, and A Patch of Old Snow.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from And Then Nicholas Sang after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads And Then Nicholas Sang on her Ancient Faith Radio podcast ! series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read Thor and the Jotun Rungnir, Thor and the Jotun Aegir, and The Death of Balder.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another narration describing Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain’s encounter with the Holy Grail. Ask your child to continue mapping the route of St. Brendan.

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of the Arab wayfayers.

This Age of Grace: St. Benedict of Nursia

This week in The Story of the Middle Ages we are introduced to our father among the saints Augustine of Cantebury. St. Augustine was a monk who followed The Rule of St. Benedict. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce your children to St. Benedict of Nursia and his sister, the venerable Mother Scholastica. (Icon of St. Benedict)

Optional Advanced Reading The Rule of St. Benedict

Optional Advanced Reading The Life of St. Benedict by Gregory the Great


St. Benedict St. Scholastica St. Augustine of Canterbury



http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/and_then_nicholas_sang

http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/and_then_nicholas_sang

http://astore.amazon.com/agesofgrace-20/detail/037570017X

http://astore.amazon.com/agesofgrace-20/detail/037570017X



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Benedict_of_Nursia

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Benedict_of_Nursia

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Scholastica

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Scholastica

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Augustine_of_Canterbury

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Augustine_of_Canterbury



Term 1 {Week 10}




ch. 24-25

BibleMatthew 28 ,

Mark 1-2(Introduction)





Week 10

Cursive Copywork,

Week 10


HistoryStory of the



The Little Duke, ch. 4-6

Sword Song, ch. 3-7


Favorite Medieval Tales, The Song of

Roland


King Arthur, Book 3, ch. 7; Book 4, ch. 1


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud Good Hours, The Wood-Pile, and Storm Fear.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the Norse myths. This week read Loki’s Punishment, Ragnarokk, the Destiny of the Gods, and A New World.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another written narration describing the story of Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. Continue the assignment for mapping the route of St. Brendan.

! Optional Advanced Reading The Song of Roland


This Age of Grace: St. Gregory Diologist

St. Gregory the Dialogist, the Pope of Rome, lived from 540-604 AD. It is to St. Gregory that we attribute The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, the evening lenten liturgical service. Encourage your children to listen for his commemoration during Great Lent. (Icon of St. Gregory the Dialogist)


St. Gregory the Dialogist St. Gregory Diologus, the Pope of Rome The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts Hymns from the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts





http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_the_Dialogist

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_the_Dialogist



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Liturgy_of_the_Presanctified_Gifts

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Liturgy_of_the_Presanctified_Gifts

http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org/music/Presanc.htm

http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org/music/Presanc.htm



Term 1 {Week 11}


Faith Prologue Reading Schedule, Week 11 The Holy Twins


ch. 26-27

Bible Mark 3-5 Bible Reader Schedule, Week 11


Memory Verse:Mark 3:24-25


Week 11

Cursive Copywork,

Week 11


HistoryStory of the



The Little Duke,ch. 7-9

Sword Song,ch. 8-12


Favorite Medieval Tales, The Werewolf

King Arthur,Stories 1-3

King Arthur, Book 4, ch. 2-3;

Epilogue


ch. XVI

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud A Prayer in Spring, A Time to Talk, and To the Thawing Wind.


Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Holy Twins after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.





Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from King Arthur. This week read How Arthur Became King, The Good Sword Excalibur, and The Great Feast and What Followed.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. Assign another narration describing the death of King Arthur. Ask your child to continue mapping the route of St. Brendan.

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Friar John.

This Age of Grace: St. Romanos the Melodist

The hymnographer, St. Romanos the Melodist was born in the 5th century AD. This Greek hymn-writer not only composed more than 8,000 kontakia, but also composed the Kontakion of the Nativity of Our Lord after receiving a visitation from the Theotokos. This kontakion is said to be the first, thus St. Romanos is held to be the originator. (Icon of St. Romanos the Melodist)

After adding him to their Book of Centuries, ask your children to find Syria, the birthplace of St. Romanos, on a map.


St. Romanos the Melodist Commemoration of St. Romanos the Melodist Kontakion (Includes the text of the Kontakion of the Nativity)



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Roman_the_Melodist

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Roman_the_Melodist



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Kontakion

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Kontakion



Term 1 {Week 12}




ch. 28-29



Memory Verse:Mark 8:34-35


Week 12

Cursive Copywork,

Week 12


HistoryStory of the



The Little Duke, ch.10-12

Sword Song, ch. 13-17


Favorite Medieval Tales, Sir Gawain


The Story of Beowulf, Part I

Geography Map Drill: Europe Map journey of St. Brendan.

Study Notes: This is the last week of Term 1. It’s now time for Term 1 Exams.


Family Literature Finish your reading of the poetry of Robert Frost by reading aloud Pea Brush, Birches, and Mending Wall.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the King Arthur. This week read Arthur’s Court and the Order of the Round Table, King Arthur and the Princess Guinivere, and The Coming of Gareth.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from the Gospels. Assign another written narration describing the problem with the monster Grendel. Finish the assignment for mapping the route of St. Brendan.

! Optional Advanced Reading Beowulf by Seamus Heaney (translator)


This Age of Grace: The Elevation of the Cross

In the year 630 AD the True Cross was recovered after having been captured by the Persians in 614 AD. With great joy it was returned to the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem, from where it had been stolen. We celebrate this great feast on September 14. (Icon of the Elevation of the Cross)

After adding these dates to their Book of Centuries, ask your children to find Persia and Jerusalem on a map.


The Elevation of the Cross The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross Hymns and the festal icon explained





http://orthodoxwiki.org/Elevation_of_the_Holy_Cross

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Elevation_of_the_Holy_Cross



http://www.goarch.org/special/listen_learn_share/exaltholycross

http://www.goarch.org/special/listen_learn_share/exaltholycross



Term 2 {Week 13}



The Blackbird’s Nest

Bearing the Saint, ch. 1-2



Memory Verse: Mark 10:25


Week 13

Cursive Copywork,

Week 13


HistoryThe Story of the



The Little Duke, conclusion; The

Story of Rolf, ch. 1-2

Sword Song, ch. 18-22

Literature Emily Dickinson,Intro, Poem 1

Favorite Medieval Tales, Robin Hood

King Arthur, Stories 7-9

The Story of Beowulf, Part II

GeographyA Book of Discovery,

ch. XVII

Study Notes:


Family Literature This week we begin reading the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Read the Introduction in Poetry for Young People: Emily Dickinson and ask your children to add her to their Book of Centuries. Enjoy together the first poem, Hope is the thing with feathers.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Blackbird’s Nest after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads The Blackbird’s Nest on her Ancient Faith Radio podcast series ! Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from King Arthur. This week read The Story of Sir Gareth and Lynette, Sir Ivaine, and Sir Balin.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one chapter of The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another narration describing Beowulf’s encounter with the monster Grendel.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the first chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith Radio ! podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the second chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

This Age of Grace: The Church of the Resurrection

Last week we learned about the great feast of the Elevation of the Cross which commemorates the recovery of the True Cross and its return to the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem. (The church is also known as the Holy Sepulchre.) This week we will deepen our study by taking a virtual pilgrimage to the church itself. Take your time to read about the many chapels that make up the Church of the Resurrection. Don’t forget to locate Jerusalem on a map. Enjoy your trip! May it be blessed! (Icon of St. Helen, detail from the festal icon of the Elevation of the Cross)


Church of the Resurrection (Jerusalem) Church of the Resurrection (Virtual Tour)





http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/bearing_the_saint_chapter_1




http://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_the_Holy_Sepulchre_%2528Jerusalem%2529

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Church_of_the_Holy_Sepulchre_%2528Jerusalem%2529

http://www.360tr.com/kudus/kiyamet_eng/index.html

http://www.360tr.com/kudus/kiyamet_eng/index.html



Term 2 {Week 14}




Bible Mark 12 - 14 Bible Reader Schedule, Week 14


Memory Verse:Mark 13:31


Week 14

Cursive Copywork,

Week 14





The Story of Rolf, ch. 3-5

Sword Song, ch. 23; The Emperor’s

Winding Sheet, ch. 1-4

Literature Emily Dickinson,Poems 2-4 Hansel and Gretel King Arthur,

Stories 10-12The Story of

Beowulf, Part III

Geography Map Drill: Asia

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines It’s all I have to bring today, I started early, took my dog, and I’m nobody! Who are You?







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from King Arthur. This week read Sir Geraint and Enid, Arthur and Sir Accalon, and How Arthur Fought with a Giant.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from The Prologue. Assign another written narration describing how Beowulf and Wiglaf destroyed the dragon.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the third chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith Radio ! podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the fourth chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Geography Ask your children to fill out a blank map of Asia, labeling everything they know. When they’re finished, let them check their work using a labeled map and ask them to add two things they didn’t know.

This Age of Grace: The Sixth Ecumenical Council of Constantinople

This week we’re going to take some time to consider another triumph of Orthodoxy, the Sixth Ecumenical Council. This council took place in Constantinople in 680-681 AD. Spend some time becoming familiar with St. Maximus the Confessor, the great defender of Orthodoxy against the heresy of Monothelitism.

After adding St. Maximus and the Council to their Book of Centuries, ask your children to find Constantinople on the map. Since we’ve already encountered this location a few times in our studies, ask them questions such as, Can you remember by which name we now refer to Constantinople? (Istanbul). Istanbul is the largest city of what country? (Turkey) What countries or bodies of water border Turkey? (If they don’t remember, look it up on a map together.) (Icon of St. Maximus the Confessor)

! Optional Advanced Reading Maximus the Confessor: Selected Writings

Sixth Ecumenical Council St. Maximus the Confessor Monothelitism Istanbul









http://orthodoxwiki.org/Sixth_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Sixth_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Maximus_the_Confessor

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Maximus_the_Confessor

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Monothelitism

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Monothelitism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul



Term 2 {Week 15}



Across a Dark and Wild Sea


Bible Mark 15 - 16;Luke 1 (Intro)



Memory Verse:Luke 1:46-48


Week 15

Cursive Copywork,

Week 15




A Medieval Feast The Story of Rolf, ch. 6-8

The Emperor’s Winding Sheet,

ch. 5-9

Literature Emily Dickinson, Poems 5-7 Rapunzel King Arthur,

Stories 13-15Robin Hood,

Prologue; ch. 1

GeographyA Book of Discovery, ch. XVIII

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines I hide myself within my flower, I dwell in Possibility, and Will there really be a morning?






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Across a Dark and Wild Sea after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from King Arthur. This week read How Arthur Fought with Rome, The Knight with the Badly Made Coat, and Sir Lancelot and Sir Brune.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another narration describing the birth of Robert Fitzooth.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the fifth chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith Radio ! podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the sixth chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Batuta and Mandeville.

This Age of Grace: St. Andrew of Crete

Last week we learned about the Sixth Ecumenical Council. We’ll deepen our study by learning more about St. Andrew of Crete, who was sent to represent the city of Jerusalem at the council. St. Andrew later became the Archbishop of Crete. He was not only a great hierarch and theologian, but one of the greatest hymnographers of the Orthodox Church. Every year during Great Lent, his Great Canon of repentance is served in the Church, during the first week at Compline and on the Thursday of the 5th week at the All-Night Vigil during Matins. (Icon of St. Andrew of Crete)

After your children record these dates and names in their Book of Centuries, ask them to look up Crete on a map.


St. Andrew of Crete Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete Text of the Great Canon







http://orthodoxwiki.org/Andrew_of_Crete

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Andrew_of_Crete

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Great_Canon

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Great_Canon

http://www.orthodox.net/greatlent/great-canon-fifth-week.html

http://www.orthodox.net/greatlent/great-canon-fifth-week.html



Term 2 {Week 16}



Bearing the Saint,ch. 7-8

Bible Luke 2-4 Bible Reader Schedule, Week 16


Memory Verse:Luke 2:29-32


Week 16

Cursive Copywork,

Week 16




Giotto The Story of Rolf,ch. 9-11


ch. 10-14

Literature Emily Dickinson,Poems 8-10 Rumpelstiltskin King Arthur,

Stories 16-18Robin Hood,

ch. 2-3


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines I’ll tell you how the sun rose, She sweeps with many-colored brooms, and I know some lonely houses off the road.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from the King Arthur. This week read The Adventure of King Pellenore, Sir Lancelot and His Friends, and How Sir Lancelot Saved the Queen.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one chapter from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another written narration describing how Robert of Locksley became an outlaw.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the seventh chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the eighth chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

! Optional Advanced Reading Harold: the Last of the Saxon Kings by Edward Lytton


This Age of Grace: The Seventh Ecumenical Council of Nicaea & the Triumph of Orthodoxy

This week we’re reading about St. Alfred the Great in The Story of the Middle Ages. Spend some time learning more about him.

Having just covered the sixth council, we’ll now begin learning about the Seventh Ecumenical Council which took place in Nicaea in 787 AD. During this time of struggle we witness the great triumph of Orthodoxy, the restoration of the Holy Icons. The Iconoclastic Period began in 723 AD and lasted until 843 AD, when the Holy Icons were restored. The formal restoration of the icons is known as the first Sunday of Orthodoxy, the triumph we commemorate every year on the first Sunday of Great Lent. Ask your children to add these dates to their Book of Centuries. Do they remember where Nicaea is located? Look it up on a map. (Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy)


St. Alfred the Great Seventh Ecumenical Council Sunday of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council Sunday of Orthodoxy





http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/program_206_4_15_11

http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine/program_206_4_15_11

http://astore.amazon.com/agesofgrace-20/detail/B004TPEGES

http://astore.amazon.com/agesofgrace-20/detail/B004TPEGES

http://orthodoxengland.org.uk/zathelney.htm

http://orthodoxengland.org.uk/zathelney.htm

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Seventh_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Seventh_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Sunday_of_the_Fathers_of_the_Seventh_Ecumenical_Council

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Sunday_of_the_Fathers_of_the_Seventh_Ecumenical_Council

http://lent.goarch.org/sunday_of_orthodoxy/learn/

http://lent.goarch.org/sunday_of_orthodoxy/learn/



Term 2 {Week 17}


Faith Prologue Reading Schedule, Week 17 Saint Ciaran Bearing the Saint,

ch. 9-10



Memory Work: Luke 6:27-28


Week 17

Cursive Copywork,

Week 17



Middle Ages,ch. 65-68

The Minstrel in the Tower, ch. 1-3

The Story of Rolf,ch. 12-14


ch. 15-19

Literature Emily Dickinson,Poems 11-13

The Twelve Dancing

Princesses


Robin Hood, ch. 4-5

GeographyA Book of Discovery,

ch. XIX

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines The moon was but a chin of gold, Pink, small, and punctual, and His bill an auger is.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Saint Ciaran after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from King Arthur. This week finish the book and read Sir Lancelot and Elaine, The Search for the Holy Grail, and The Death of Arthur.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. Assign another narration describing how Robin Hood saved Will Scarlet from the gallows.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the ninth chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the tenth chapter of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

This Age of Grace: St. John of Damascus

Last week we began learning about the triumph of the Orthodox Church over Iconoclasm. This as an excellent opportunity to learn more about St. John of Damascus, the great defender of the icons. St. John was also a great hymnographer of the Church. It was he who wrote the Oktoechos (Book of the Eight tones), the Paschal Canon, and the hymns sung at the Orthodox funeral service. (Icon of St. John of Damascus)

Listen Dr. Stephen Kouri teaches a Byzantine chant workshop on his Ancient Faith Radio podcast series Glory to Thee. Search through the archives to find his podcasts on each of the eight tones.

Optional Advanced Reading Three Treatises on the Divine Images by St. John of Damascus


St. John of Damascus Mar Saba (Monastery, east of Bethlehem, where St. John lived.) Oktoechos







http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/glorytothee

http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/glorytothee



http://orthodoxwiki.org/John_of_Damascus

http://orthodoxwiki.org/John_of_Damascus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar_Saba

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar_Saba

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Oktoechos

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Oktoechos



Term 2 {Week 18}






Memory Verse: Luke 9:48


Week 18

Cursive Copywork,

Week 18







ch. 20-21; Otto of the Silver Hand,

ch. 1-3

Literature Emily Dickinson,Poems 14-16 Sleeping Beauty Beowulf, ch. 1-3 Robin Hood,

ch. 6-7


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines An everywhere of silver, I like to see it lap the miles, and A fuzzy fellow without feet.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Beowulf this week.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another written narration describing Maid Marian of Sherwood Forest.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads the next chapters of Bearing the Saint on the Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine. (Search “Bearing the Saint” to find ! podcasts recorded after the publication of this document.)

! Optional Advanced Reading Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott


This Age of Grace: Axion Estin

This week we read about the passion-bearer St. Edward the Martyr in The Story of the Middle Ages. Spend some time learning more about him.

During this age of grace the Church received many blessings from the Theotokos. During the 10th century, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to a monk on Mt. Athos and sang the familiar hymn Axion Estin (It is Truly Meet) and inscribed it with his finger on a tile. Add these dates to the Book of Centuries and ask your children to find Mt. Athos on a map. Be blessed and spend some time watching the two-part 60 Minutes segment on Mt. Athos. (Icon of Panagia Axion Estin)

Listen to an audio recording of Axion Estin in English.


St. Edward the Martyr Axion Estin Tour Mt. Athos 60 Minutes, Mt. Athos, Part 1 60 Minutes, Mt. Athos, Part 2



http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/grapevine




http://agesofgrace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/24-Axion-Estin-1.mp3

http://agesofgrace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/24-Axion-Estin-1.mp3

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Edward_the_Martyr

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Edward_the_Martyr

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Panagia_Axion_Estin

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Panagia_Axion_Estin

http://www.inathos.gr/athos/en/

http://www.inathos.gr/athos/en/

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7363712n

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7363712n

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7363715n&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%2528PC+Answer%253A+CBSNews.com%2529

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7363715n&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%2528PC+Answer%253A+CBSNews.com%2529



Term 2 {Week 19}



Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before

Columbus




Memory Verse: Luke 12:15


Week 19

Cursive Copywork,

Week 19






Otto of the Silver Hand, ch. 4-8

Literature Emily Dickinson, Poems 17-19 Vasilisa the Wise Beowulf, ch. 4-6 Robin Hood,

ch. 8-9

Geography Marco Polo,ch. 1

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines It sifts from leaden sieves, A narrow fellow in the grass, and Dear March, come in!






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before Columbus after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one readings each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Beowulf this week.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another narration describing how the Cellarer managed to pay off the debt Sir Richard owed to Robin Hood.


! Optional Advanced Reading The Travels of Marco Polo

Geography During your reading of the chapter Nothing But the Truth, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

This Age of Grace: The Protection of the Theotokos

During this 10th century, in 911 AD, it was in the city of Constantinople that the Theotokos appeared to St. Andrew the Fool-for-Christ holding her protective veil over Blachernae Church, interceding for those praying. We celebrate this feast, the Protection of the Mother of God (Pokrov), on October 1 (October 28 in Greek tradition).

Ask your children to record this date in their Book of Centuries. (You can tell them that this date is easy to remember as it’s 911, a number we already associate with calling for help.) (Icon of the Holy Protection)


St. Andrew the Fool-for-Christ Protection of the Mother of God (Pokrov) Commemoration of the Protection of the Mother of God The Church of the Panagia of Blachaernae The Akathist to the Theotokos of All Protection







http://orthodoxwiki.org/Andrew_the_Fool-for-Christ

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Andrew_the_Fool-for-Christ

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Protection_of_the_Mother_of_God

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Protection_of_the_Mother_of_God



http://www.ec-patr.org/afieroma/churches/show.php?lang=en&id=02

http://www.ec-patr.org/afieroma/churches/show.php?lang=en&id=02

http://www.angelfire.com/nv2/carthusian/Akathist/protection.html

http://www.angelfire.com/nv2/carthusian/Akathist/protection.html



Term 2 {Week 20}






Memory Verse:Luke 14:11


Week 20

Cursive Copywork,

Week 20




The Apple and the Arrow, pp. 1-15


Otto of the Silver Hand, ch. 9-13

Literature Emily Dickinson, Poems 20-22 Firebird Beowulf,

ch. 7-10Robin Hood,

ch. 10-11


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines Bee, I’m expecting you!, The grass so little has to do, and A bird came down the walk.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Beowulf this week.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. Assign another written narration describing how Robin Hood ended up as a guest at the Sheriff of Nottingham’s dinner table.



This Age of Grace: The Baptism of Russia

As we continue to read about the events of the 10th century in The Story of the Middle Ages, spend some time learning about the conversion of the Great-Prince Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles and the subsequent baptism or Russia. Enjoy the story of the first impression of the Divine Liturgy as described by St. Vladimir’s envoys.

As you read, add important dates to the Book of Centuries and ask your children to locate Ukraine and Russia on a map. (Icon of the Great-Prince Vladimir)


St. Vladimir’s envoys experience the Divine Liturgy Great-Prince Vladimir Commemoration of the Holy Great Prince Vladimir





http://www.holy-trinity-church.org/index.php?Itemid=139&id=139&option=com_content&task=view

http://www.holy-trinity-church.org/index.php?Itemid=139&id=139&option=com_content&task=view

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Vladimir_of_Kiev

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Vladimir_of_Kiev





Term 2 {Week 21}



The Man Who Loved Books






Week 21

Cursive Copywork,

Week 21






Otto of the Silver Hand, ch. 14; Men

of Iron, ch. 1-4


The Golden Sandal

Robin Hood, ch. 1-2

Robin Hood,ch. 12-13

Geography Marco Polo, ch. 2

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines The bee is not afraid of me, A soft sea washed around the house, and To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Man Who Loved Books after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Stories of Robin Hood Told to the Children this week.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another narration describing how Robin Hood saved the three youths.


Geography During your reading of the chapter The Polo Brothers, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

This Age of Grace: The Great Lavra

In the year 963 AD, the Monastery of the Great Lavra was founded by St. Athanasius the Athonite. The Great Lavra is considered to be the mother monastery of the Holy Mountain. St. Athanasius is also remembered as the founder of cenobitic monasticism on the Holy Mountain. This monastic rule emphasizes community life. In fact, the word cenobitic comes from Greek words meaning common life.

As you read, ask your children to record important dates in their Book of Centuries. Review the location of Mt. Athos on a map. (Icon of St. Athanasius the Athonite)


Great Lavra (Mt. Athos) St. Athanasius of Athos Cenobitic





http://orthodoxwiki.org/Great_Lavra_%2528Athos%2529

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Great_Lavra_%2528Athos%2529

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Athanasius_of_Athos

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Athanasius_of_Athos

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Cenobitic

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Cenobitic



Term 2 {Week 22}








Week 22

Cursive Copywork,

Week 22






Men of Iron,ch. 5-9


The Legend of the Persian Carpet

Robin Hood, ch. 3-4

Robin Hood, ch. 14-15


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines The pedigree of honey, Forbidden fruit a flavor has, and The wind begun to rock the grass.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Robin Hood this week.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another written narration describing how Robin Hood helped the minstrel Allin-a-Dale.



This Age of Grace: The Great Schism

This week we begin to read about the events of the early 11th century in The Story of the Middle Ages. It was during the first half of the 11th century (1054 AD) that the church of Rome formally separated itself from the Orthodox Church, in the event commonly known as the Great Schism.

This is a good opportunity for children working in Level C to grasp the differences in doctrine between the Orthodox Church and Roman Catholicism. Fr. Andrew Damick offers an in-depth presentation, clearly articulated and historically balanced, in his podcast series Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy on Ancient Faith Radio.

! Listen Orthodox and Roman Catholic Differences - Part 1





http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodoxyheterodoxy/orthodox_and_roman_catholic_differences

http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodoxyheterodoxy/orthodox_and_roman_catholic_differences



Term 2 {Week 23}



The Ravens of Farne


Bible Luke 23-24;John 1 (Intro)



Memory Verse:John 1:14


Week 23

Cursive Copywork,

Week 23





The Story of Rolf, ch. 30; If All the Swords, ch. 1-2

Men of Iron, ch. 10-14

Literature Emily Dickinson,Poems 29-32 Yeh-Shen Robin Hood,

ch. 5-6Robin Hood,

ch. 16-17

Geography Marco Polo,ch. 3

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Emily Dickinson by reading aloud the poems beginning with the lines The morns are meeker than they were, I have not told my garden yet, My river runs to thee, and I never saw a moor.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Ravens of Farne after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads The Ravens of Farne on her Ancient Faith Radio podcast series ! Readings from Under the Grapevine.


Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. After finishing Fr. Andrew’s podcast series, assign another narration describing the depth of the differences between Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholicism. Encourage your child to focus on only one or two points so that they might delve deeper into the topic rather than merely skimming the surface.


Geography During your reading of the chapter The Road to Cathay, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

This Age of Grace: The Great Schism, cont...

Continue listening to Fr. Andrew Damick’s Orthodox and Roman Catholic Differences. The second installment on this topic in his podcast series Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy on Ancient Faith Radio.

# Listen Orthodox and Roman Catholic Differences - Part 2







http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodoxyheterodoxy/orthodox_and_roman_catholic_differences_-part_2

http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/orthodoxyheterodoxy/orthodox_and_roman_catholic_differences_-part_2



Term 2 {Week 24}



Under the Grapevine

Bearing the Saint,ch. 25-26; Epilogue,

Historical Notes

Bible John 2-4 Bible Reader Schedule, Week 24




Week 24

Cursive Copywork,

Week 24





If All the Swords,ch. 3-5

Men of Iron,ch. 15-19

Literature Emily Dickinson,Poems 33-36 The Empty Pot Robin Hood,

ch. 7-9Robin Hood,

ch. 18-19




Family Literature Finish your reading of the poetry of Emily Dickinson by enjoying together the final poems beginning with the lines There is no frigate like a book, If I can stop one heart from breaking, A word is dead, and In this short life.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Under the Grapevine: A Miracle by Saint Kendeas after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads her book Under the Grapevine on her Ancient Faith Radio ! podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.


Level C Narration Assign a written narration from this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another narration describing the death of Guy of Gisborne.



This Age of Grace: Panagia Portaitissa

This week we continue to read about the events of the 11th century in The Story of the Middle Ages. It was during this time that the icon Panagia Portaitissa, written by the Apostle and Evangelist St. Luke, appeared at the Iveron Monastery on the Holy Mountain. It is the most famous and beloved icon of the Theotokos.

As you read, ask your children to include important dates in their Book of Centuries. (Icon of the Panagia Portaitissa)


Icon Panagia Portaitissa Commemoration of the Icon of the Mother of God “Iveron” Icon of the appearance of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God The Monastery of Iveron







http://orthodoxwiki.org/Panagia_Portaitissa

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Panagia_Portaitissa



http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=march%252F0331icon%252DPortailtissa%252Dmpoy0020%252Ejpg&FSM=3&FSD=31&SN=Appearance+of+the+Iveron+Icon&LN=Appearance+of+the+Iveron+Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=march%252F0331icon%252DPortailtissa%252Dmpoy0020%252Ejpg&FSM=3&FSD=31&SN=Appearance+of+the+Iveron+Icon&LN=Appearance+of+the+Iveron+Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God

http://www.macedonian-heritage.gr/Athos/Monastery/Iveron.html

http://www.macedonian-heritage.gr/Athos/Monastery/Iveron.html



Term 3 {Week 25}



Good King Wenceslas

The Story of St. Sava,pp. 5-11

The Life of St. Sava,

Intro, ch. 1-3



Memory Work: John 6:53-56


Week 25

Cursive Copywork,

Week 25




Marco Polo,Read 14 pages.

If All the Swords in England, ch. 6-8


Literature Walt Whitman,Intro, Poem 1

The Greatest Power

Russian Fairy Tales,

Tales 1-2

Robin Hood,ch. 20-22


Study Notes:


Family Literature This week we begin reading the poetry of Walt Whitman. Read the Introduction in Poetry for Young People: Walt Whitman and ask your children to add him to their Book of Centuries. Become familiar with the poetry of Whitman by reading I Hear America Singing.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Good King Wenceslas after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads Good King Wenceslas on her Ancient Faith Radio podcast series ! Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Russian Fairy Tales. This week read the Prologue and The Tale of Tsar Sultan and of His Son the Tsarevich Gudion.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads The Story of St. Sava, Part 1 on her Ancient Faith Radio podcast ! series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one chapter of The Story of the Middle Ages. Write another narration describing King John’s Revenge. This term we begin reading about the life of St. Sava of Serbia. Throughout the term, ask your child to follow the saint’s extensive travels on a map.

Geography During your reading of the chapter In the Court of Kublai Khan, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

This Age of Grace: St. Nicholas, 'om Myra to Bari

This week we read about the Battle of Hastings (1066 AD) in The Story of the Middle Ages. Just two decades later, in the year 1087 AD, the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker were translated from Myra to Bari.

After adding these dates to their Book of Centuries, ask your children to find Myra and Bari on a map and trace the travel route. After you’ve finished your map work, don’t miss the virtual tour of the Basilica of San Nicola. (Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker)


St. Nicholas of Myra Translation of the relics of St. Nicholas Myra Bari Basilica San Nicola, Bari (Virtual Tour)







http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Nicholas_of_Myra



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bari

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bari

http://www.basilicasannicola.it/

http://www.basilicasannicola.it/



Term 3 {Week 26}





ch. 4-7



Memory Work:John 10:11


Week 26

Cursive Copywork,

Week 26





If All the Swords in England, ch.

9-11, End of Story


Literature Walt Whitman,Poems 2-3

Liang and the Magic Paintbrush


Tales 3-4

Robin Hood,ch. 23-24, Epilogue

Geography Map Drill: Africa

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud Miracles and Song of Myself.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Russian Fairy Tales. This week read Vassilissa and the Beautiful Witch Baba Yaga and Little Bear Cub.


Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from The Prologue. Assign another written narration describing the death of Robin Hood. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

Geography Ask your children to fill out a blank map of Africa, labeling everything they know. When they’re finished, let them check their work using a labeled map and ask them to add two things they didn’t know.

This Age of Grace: Weeping Icon of the Sign

It was during a time of battle and bloodshed, that the people of Novgorod witnessed the icon of the Theotokos of the Sign weeping tears. An arrow had pierced her face in the midst of battle and upon seeing the miraculous tears, the enemy fell in terror. Thus the Mother of God brought victory to her people, an event that took place in the year 1170 AD. After your children record this date in their Book of Centuries, ask them to locate Novgorod on a map. (Icon of the Weeping Theotokos of the Sign at Novgorod)


Commemoration of the Weeping Icon at Novgorod Icon of the Theotokos of the Sign Novgorod







http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=november%252F1127ASign%252Ejpg&FSM=11&FSD=27&SN=Commemoration+of+the+Weeping+Icon&LN=Commemoration+of+the+Weeping+Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+%2522of+the+Sign%2522+at+Novgorod

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=november%252F1127ASign%252Ejpg&FSM=11&FSD=27&SN=Commemoration+of+the+Weeping+Icon&LN=Commemoration+of+the+Weeping+Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+%2522of+the+Sign%2522+at+Novgorod

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veliky_Novgorod

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veliky_Novgorod



Term 3 {Week 27}



A Boy, A Kitchen, and His Cave



ch. 8-10



Memory Work:John 11:25-26


Week 27

Cursive Copywork,

Week 27





The Door in the Wall, ch. 1-3



Charles Perrault,Bluebeard


Tales 5-6

Canterbury Tales, Prologue, Tales 1-2


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud Sparkles from the Wheel and To a Locomotive in Winter.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from A Boy, A Kitchen, and His Cave after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads A Boy, A Kitchen, and His Cave, Part 1 on her Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads A Boy, A Kitchen, and His Cave, Part 2 on her Ancient Faith ! Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Russian Fairy Tales. This week read Manya Morevna and Frost.

( Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads The Story of St. Sava, Part 3 on her Ancient Faith Radio podcast ! series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another narration describing the lives of Saints Anthony and Theodosius and the founding of the Monastery of the Kiev Caves. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

Geography During your reading of the chapter The City of Heaven, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

This Age of Grace: The Kiev Caves

It’s with this week’s readings from The Prologue that we begin learning about St. Anthony and the other saints of the Monastery of the Kiev Caves. Spend some time this week becoming familiar with Kiev and the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, a major Orthodox monastery in Ukraine. Explain to your children that lavra is a name given to large monasteries of importance. Make sure your children can locate both Ukraine and the city of Kiev on a map. After completing your mapwork enjoy taking a virtual pilgrimage to the monastery. (Icon of Ss. Anthony and Theodosius of the Kiev Caves)

Spend the week exploring these links together: Monastery of the Kiev Caves Photo gallery of the Lavra Virtual Tour of the Lavra Guided 3-D Model of the Lavra Lavra St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves St. Theodosius of the Kiev Caves









http://orthodoxwiki.org/Monastery_of_the_Kiev_Caves

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Monastery_of_the_Kiev_Caves

http://www.kplavra.kiev.ua/cgi-bin/view.cgi?part=gallery&lg=ua

http://www.kplavra.kiev.ua/cgi-bin/view.cgi?part=gallery&lg=ua

http://www.strana360.net/panorama/3296

http://www.strana360.net/panorama/3296

http://vizerra.com/en/locations/lavra

http://vizerra.com/en/locations/lavra

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Lavra

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Lavra

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Anthony_of_the_Caves

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Anthony_of_the_Caves

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Theodosius_of_the_Kiev_Caves

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Theodosius_of_the_Kiev_Caves



Term 3 {Week 28}




The Life of St. Sava,ch. 11-14



Memory Work:John 14:6


Week 28

Cursive Copywork,

Week 28




Marco Polo,Finish book.


The Black Arrow, Prologue,

Part I, ch. 1-3


Charles Perrault,Puss-in-Boots


Tales 7-8

Canterbury Tales, Tales 3-4


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud The Ox-Tamer and A Man’s Body at Auction.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Russian Fairy Tales. This week read The Frog Tsarevna and Salt.


Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one chapter from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another written narration describing the details of the Fourth Crusade and the sack of Constantinople. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

! Optional Advanced Reading Kirstin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset


This Age of Grace: The Fourth Crusade

The Fourth Crusade lasted from 1201-1204 AD and it was in the final year that the Crusaders captured Constantinople and set up a Latin Empire. This violence is regarded by historians as the event that finalized the Great Schism which we touched upon in Week 22. Children working in Level C will want to do further research on this sorrowful event. Ask your children to add this date to their Book of Centuries.

Spend the week exploring this link together:

The Fourth Crusade







http://orthodoxwiki.org/Fourth_Crusade

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Fourth_Crusade



Term 3 {Week 29}



The Wonderful Life of Saint Sergius of Radonezh


ch. 15-17



Memory Verse:John 17:20-21


Week 29

Cursive Copywork,

Week 29




Marguerite Makes a Book, Parts 1-2


The Black Arrow, Part I, ch. 4-6


Charles Perrault,The Fairies


Tales 9-10



Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud I Think I Could Turn and Live with Animals and Aboard at a Ship’s Helm.


Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Wonderful Life of Saint Sergius of Radonezh after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book





over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads The Wonderful Life of Saint Sergius of Radonezh on her Ancient ! Faith Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Russian Fairy Tales. This week read Tsarevich Ivan, the Firebird and the Grey Wolf and Sister Alenushka and Her Brother Ivanushka.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. Assign another narration describing the miracle of St. Simeon’s relics. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

Geography During your reading of the chapter Homeward Bound, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

This Age of Grace: Theodore Icon of the Theotokos

In this age of grace, the 13th century, we witness another miracle of St. Luke’s icons, the Theodore Icon of the Theotokos. In the year 1239 AD the icon was seen being carried through the city of Kostroma by the hands of St. Theodore Stratelates, who appeared radiant. The next day the icon was found near a tree by one of the princes and brought to the church of St. Theodore.

The icon was named after the Great Prince Yaroslav, father of St. Alexander Nevsky. (Yaroslav had been given the name Theodore in baptism.) Throughout his life, St. Alexander often prayed before this icon. The Theodore Icon of the Theotokos is a wonder-working icon, which means that many miracles have been attributed to it. This icon of the Theotokos is called an Eleusa icon which means tender mercy. As they read, ask your children to add important dates to their Book of Centuries. (Icon of the Theotokos of St. Theodore)


Commemoration of the Icon of the Mother of God of St. Theodore Icon of the Mother of God of St. Theodore Theotokos Fyodorovskaya St. Alexander Nevsky Icon of St. Alexander Nevsky St. Theodore Stratelates Icon of St. Theodore Stratelates







http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0816Icon%252DFyodorov%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=16&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Theodore&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Theodore

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0816Icon%252DFyodorov%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=16&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Theodore&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Theodore

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theotokos_Fyodorovskaya

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theotokos_Fyodorovskaya

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Alexander_Nevsky

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Alexander_Nevsky

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=may%252F0523AlexanderNevsky03%252Ejpg&FSM=5&FSD=23&SN=Great+Prince+Alexander+Nevsky&LN=Great+Prince+Alexander+Nevsky

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=may%252F0523AlexanderNevsky03%252Ejpg&FSM=5&FSD=23&SN=Great+Prince+Alexander+Nevsky&LN=Great+Prince+Alexander+Nevsky



http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=february%252F0208theodore10%252Ejpg&FSM=2&FSD=8&SN=Greatmartyr+Theodore+Stratelates&LN=Greatmartyr+Theodore+Stratelates+%2522the+General%2522

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=february%252F0208theodore10%252Ejpg&FSM=2&FSD=8&SN=Greatmartyr+Theodore+Stratelates&LN=Greatmartyr+Theodore+Stratelates+%2522the+General%2522



Term 3 {Week 30}




ch. 18-21

Bible John 20-21,Acts 1 (Intro)





Week 30

Cursive Copywork,

Week 30




Marguerite Makes a Book, Parts 3-4

The Door in the Wall, ch. 10;

Magna Charta, pp. 1-33

The Black Arrow, Part I, ch. 7;

Part II, ch. 1-2


Charles Perrault,Tufty Ricky


Tales 11-12



Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud The World Below the Brine and On the Beach at Night.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Russian Fairy Tales. This week read The White Duck and The Feather of Finish the Falcon.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one this week’s Gospel readings. Assign another written narration describing this quote about St. Sava of Serbia: Receiving a small amount of authority, he created great works. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.


Print out a set from the Olde World Style Maps of St. Paul’s Missionary Journeys. Use these maps as you read the book of Acts. Locate countries, bodies of water, and the travel routes of St. Paul.

This Age of Grace: The Kursk Root Icon

One of the most ancient icons of the Russian Orthodox Church is the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign, dating back to the Tartar invasion of the city of Kursk in the 13th century. (Explain to your children that by the term “of the sign” we refer to an icon of the Theotokos that depicts her with hands raised in prayer (orans) with Christ at her bosom.)

Spend some time this week reading about the many miracles attributed to this icon. Discover with your children the Old Testament prophets who are depicted around the Theotokos and Christ on the icon. (Icon of the Theotokos of the Sign, the Kursk Root)


Kursk Root Icon The Wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of Our Lady of the Sign Commemoration of the Kursk Root Icon Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign, the Kursk Root



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Kursk_Root_Icon

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Kursk_Root_Icon

http://www.kurskroot.com/kursk_root_icon_home.html

http://www.kurskroot.com/kursk_root_icon_home.html



http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=september%252F0908icon%252Dkursk%252Droot%252Dmpoy0001%252Ejpg&FSM=9&FSD=8&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+%2522of+the+Sign%2522&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+%2522of+the+Sign%2522%252C+the+%2522Kursk%252DRoot%2522

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=september%252F0908icon%252Dkursk%252Droot%252Dmpoy0001%252Ejpg&FSM=9&FSD=8&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+%2522of+the+Sign%2522&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+%2522of+the+Sign%2522%252C+the+%2522Kursk%252DRoot%2522



Term 3 {Week 31}



A Saint and His Lion


Bible Acts 2-5 Bible Reader Schedule, Week 31


Memory Verse:Acts 2:27-28


Week 31

Cursive Copywork,

Week 31




Joan of Arc,Read 8 pages.

The Magna Charta,

pp. 36-61

The Black Arrow,Part II, ch. 3-5


Charles Perrault,Hop o’ My

Thumb

Arabian Nights,Read 2 tales.

Canterbury Tales, Tale 9


Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud Did You Read in the Seabooks... and Come Up from the Fields Father.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from A Saint and His Lion after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Aladdin and Other Tales from the Arabian Nights. This week read The Story of Aladdin and The First Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another narration describing how St. Sava became the first Archbishop of Serbia. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

Geography During your reading, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of Marco Polo.

During your reading of the book of Acts, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of St. Paul.

This Age of Grace: Petrovskaya

In the 14th century AD, St. Peter, the abbot of Ratsk Monastery near Volhynia, wrote an icon of the Theotokos and gave it as a gift to St. Maximus, the Metropolitan of Kiev and All Russia. Spend this week learning about the Icon of the Theotokos of St. Peter of Moscow and how the Mother of God prophesied of his election as Metropolitan of Moscow.

As they read, ask your children to add important dates to their Book of Centuries and locate Moscow on a map. (Icon of the Theotokos of St. Peter of Moscow)


Commemoration of the Icon of the Mother of God of St. Peter of Moscow Icon of the Mother of God of St. Peter of Moscow St. Peter of Moscow





http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0824petrovskayaicon%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=24&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Peter+of+Moscow&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Peter+of+Moscow

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0824petrovskayaicon%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=24&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Peter+of+Moscow&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+St+Peter+of+Moscow

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Peter_of_Moscow

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Peter_of_Moscow



Term 3 {Week 32}






Memory Verse:Acts 8:32


Week 32

Cursive Copywork,

Week 32





The Magna Charta,

pp. 63-89

The Black Arrow,Part III, ch. 1-3


Charles Perrault,Patient Griselda




Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud The Runaway Slave and The Artilleryman’s Vision.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Aladdin and Other Tales from the Arabian Nights. This week read The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor and The Third Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s readings from The Prologue. Assign another written narration describing how St. Sava as Archbishop of Zica fulfilled these words, “A thought expressed in stone or color leaves a greater impression on the human soul than when expressed in spoken words.” Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

! Optional Advanced Reading The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo



This Age of Grace: The Tolga Icon

It was in Yaroslavl, Russia, in the year 1314 AD, that St. Prochorus awoke to a bright light illuminating the night. He followed it along the bank of the Volga River and beheld an icon of the Theotokos suspended in the air. A church was immediately built upon the site and consecrated in honor of the Entrance into the Temple of the Mother of God. St. Prochorus also built the Tolga Monastery near the church.

As they read, ask your children to add any important dates to their Book of Centuries. Locate Yaroslavl, Russia and the Volga River on a map. (The Volga River is the longest river in Europe. (Icon of the Theotokos of Tolga)


Commemoration of the Theotokos of Tolga Icon of the Theotokos of Tolga Photo of the Tolga Monastery More photos of theTolga Monastery Yaroslavl, Russia Volga River







http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0808tolgaicon%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=8&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Tolga&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Tolga

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0808tolgaicon%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=8&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Tolga&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Tolga

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tolga_Monastery,_Yaroslavl,_Russia.jpg

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tolga_Monastery,_Yaroslavl,_Russia.jpg

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/35145985

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/35145985

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaroslavl

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaroslavl

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volga_River

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volga_River



Term 3 {Week 33}



The Hermit, the Icon,

& the Emperor






Week 33

Cursive Copywork,

Week 33





The Magna Charta,

pp. 91-118

The Black Arrow,Part III, ch. 4-6


Charles Perrault,Donkeyskin



Geography

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud O Captain! My Captain! and When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from The Hermit, the Icon, & the Emperor after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads her book The Hermit, the Icon, & the Emperor on her Ancient ! Faith Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Aladdin and Other Tales from the Arabian Nights. This week read The Fourth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor and The Fifth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from the book of Acts. Assign another narration describing the relationship between St. Sava and his brother, King Stefan. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

Geography During your reading of the book of Acts, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of St. Paul.

This Age of Grace: The Footprint

In the year 1340 AD, two monks settled on hill in Ukraine where the Pochaev Monastery is now located. It was atop this hill that one of the monks beheld the Mother of God surrounded by a flame while standing upon a stone. There she left the imprint of her right foot.

Spend this week learning about the Icon of the Mother of God of Pochaev (the Footprint). As they read, ask your children to add important dates to their Book of Centuries. Ask them if they can locate Ukraine on a map. (Icon of the Theotokos of Pochaev)


Commemoration of the Icon of the Mother of God of Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God of Pochaev Historical Notes on the Icon of the Theotokos of Pochaev Pochaev Lavra of the Dormition of the Theotokos







http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=september%252F0908pochaevicon%252Ejpg&FSM=9&FSD=8&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Pochaev&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Pochaev

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=september%252F0908pochaevicon%252Ejpg&FSM=9&FSD=8&SN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Pochaev&LN=Icon+of+the+Mother+of+God+of+Pochaev

http://www.oca.org/news/253

http://www.oca.org/news/253

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Pochaev_Lavra_of_the_Dormition_of_the_Theotokos

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Pochaev_Lavra_of_the_Dormition_of_the_Theotokos



Term 3 {Week 34}








Week 34

Cursive Copywork,

Week 34





The Magna Charta,

pp. 119-139

The Black Arrow,Part IV, ch. 1-4


Charles Perrault,The Foolish Wives




Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud A Noiseless Patient Spider and The Dalliance of the Eagles.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Aladdin and Other Tales from the Arabian Nights. This week read The Sixth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor, The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor, and The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from The Story of the Middle Ages. Assign another written narration describing the life of St. Gregory Palamas and how he contributed to another great triumph of Orthodoxy. Ask your child to continue following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.

! Optional Advanced Reading Joan of Arc by Mark Twain



This Age of Grace: St. Gregory Palamas

St. Gregory Palamas (1296-1359 AD) was a monk of Mt. Athos. (He lived in both the Vatopedi and Esphigmenou Monasteries.) St. Gregory later became Archbishop of Thessalonica and is known for his great defense of hesychasm in a controversy with the monk Barlaam of Calabria, the humanistic scholar who valued education over the experience of prayer and the ascetic life. We remember the triumph of St. Gregory on the second Sunday of Great Lent.

As they read, ask your children to add any important dates to their Book of Centuries. Locate Thessaloniki on a map. It is now the second largest city in Greece. (Icon of St. Gregory Palamas)

! Optional Advanced Reading Gregory Palamas: The Triads

! Optional Advanced Reading St. Gregory Palamas as a ! Hagiorite by Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlachos

Spend the week exploring these links together: St. Gregory Palamas Commemoration of St. Gregory Palamas Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas Vatopedi Monastery (Mt. Athos) Esphigmenou Monatery (Mt. Athos) Thessaloniki Hesychasm Barlaam of Calabria









http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_Palamas

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Gregory_Palamas



http://lent.goarch.org/saint_gregory_palamas/learn/

http://lent.goarch.org/saint_gregory_palamas/learn/

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Vatopedi_Monastery_%2528Athos%2529

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Vatopedi_Monastery_%2528Athos%2529

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Esphigmenou_Monastery_%2528Athos%2529

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Esphigmenou_Monastery_%2528Athos%2529

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thessaloniki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thessaloniki

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Hesychasm

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Hesychasm

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Barlaam_of_Calabria

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Barlaam_of_Calabria



Term 3 {Week 35}



How the Monastery Came

to be on the Top of the Mountain






Week 35

Cursive Copywork,

Week 35




Joan of Arc,Finish book.

The Magna Charta,

pp. 140-152

The Black Arrow,Part IV, ch. 5-6;Part V, ch. 1-3


The Duchess Bakes a Cake

Canterbury Tales,Prologue, Tales 1-2


Geography

Study Notes:


Family Literature Continue enjoying the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer and I Tramp a Perpetual Journey.






Level A Narration Ask for one oral narration each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from How the Monastery Came to be on the Top of the Mountain after each reading. If you need to divide a picture book over more than one day, begin the day’s reading by asking your child to narrate from the previous reading.

! Listen Dr. Chrissi Hart reads How the Monastery Came to be on the Top of the Mountain on ! her Ancient Faith Radio podcast series Readings from Under the Grapevine.

Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Canterbury Tales this week.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one life from this week’s reading from The Prologue. Write another narration describing the pilgrimages of St. Sava of Serbia. Encourage your child to illustrate the narration by including a map tracing his travels.

Geography During your reading of the book of Acts, locate countries, bodies of water, and travel routes of St. Paul.

This Age of Grace: St. Sergius of Radonezh

St. Sergius of Radonezh, a 14th century Russian monk, founded the Holy Trinity Monastery situated north of Moscow. He is remembered as a model of the ascetic life and holds a special place in the history of Russian monasticism. Because of his difficultly in learning as a child, he is often considered a special patron of students. Perhaps you may consider including his icon near the place where your children study.

As they read, ask your children to add important dates to their Book of Centuries. Ask your children if they can find Moscow on a map. Enjoy taking a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra. (Icon of St. Sergius of Radonezh)


St. Sergius of Radonezh Appearance of the Theotokos to St. Sergius of Radonezh Icon of the Appearance of the Theotokos to St. Sergius of Radonezh Official Site of the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra (English) Virtual Tour of the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra Radonezh





http://orthodoxwiki.org/Sergius_of_Radonezh

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Sergius_of_Radonezh

http://www.antiochian.org/node/19329

http://www.antiochian.org/node/19329

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0824sergiusapparition01%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=24&SN=Appearance+of+the+Mother+of+God+to+St+Sergius+of+Radonezh&LN=Appearance+of+the+Mother+of+God+to+St+Sergius+of+Radonezh

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=august%252F0824sergiusapparition01%252Ejpg&FSM=8&FSD=24&SN=Appearance+of+the+Mother+of+God+to+St+Sergius+of+Radonezh&LN=Appearance+of+the+Mother+of+God+to+St+Sergius+of+Radonezh

http://www.lavra.ru/languages/en/index.php

http://www.lavra.ru/languages/en/index.php

http://www.openingrussia.ru/russia/media/tours/st_trinity_vt/main.html

http://www.openingrussia.ru/russia/media/tours/st_trinity_vt/main.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radonezh

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radonezh



Term 3 {Week 36}








Week 35

Cursive Copywork,

Week 35





The Magna Charta,

ch. 38-44

The Black Arrow,Part V, ch. 4-8

Literature Walt Whitman,Poem 22

Chanticleer and the Fox

Canterbury Tales,Tales 3-4





Family Literature Finish the poetry of Walt Whitman by reading aloud The Spotted Hawk Swoops By.







Level B Narration Ask your child to narrate orally from one reading each day. Encourage your child to illustrate a scene from Canterbury Tales this week.

Level C Narration Assign a written narration on one of this week’s readings from the Gospels. Assign another written narration describing what happened to St. Sava in 1595 and why he is considered a martyr. Ask your child to further consider what this means about the Orthodox Church’s understanding of the body. Ask your child to finish following St. Sava’s extensive travels on a map.



This Age of Grace: St. Mark of Ephesus

We finish our studies of the Age of Triumph by learning about the great triumph of the Orthodox Church through the courageous defense of Orthodoxy by St. Mark of Ephesus. St. Mark was the Archbishop of Ephesus and attended the Council of Florence in 1439 AD. For his defense of the Faith, he is called a Pillar of Orthodoxy.

As they read, ask your children to add any important dates to their Book of Centuries. Locate the ancient city of Ephesus on a map. Do your children remember this city from the missionary journeys of St. Paul? (Icon of St. Mark of Ephesus)


St. Mark of Ephesus Council of Florence Icon of St. Mark of Ephesus Ephesus



http://orthodoxwiki.org/Mark_of_Ephesus

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Mark_of_Ephesus

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Council_of_Florence

http://orthodoxwiki.org/Council_of_Florence

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=january%252F0119markephesus%252Ejpg&FSM=1&FSD=19&SN=St+Mark&LN=St+Mark+the+Archbishop+of+Ephesus

http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsIcon.asp?IP=january%252F0119markephesus%252Ejpg&FSM=1&FSD=19&SN=St+Mark&LN=St+Mark+the+Archbishop+of+Ephesus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus



Daily Plan Family Level A Level B Level C

Faith

Bible

Memory Work

History

Literature

Geography





Weekly Plan Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Faith

Bible

Memory Work

History

Literature

Geography





Weekly Plan Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Faith

Bible

Memory Work

History

Literature

Geography





Documents

Age of Triumph - Illumination Learningillumination-learning.com/main/wp-content/uploads/...Geography Ask your children to ﬁll out a blank map of Europe, labeling everything they